WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT THIS PLACE?
Flor de Chateau Jolie is a beautiful (air conditioned!!) vintage French Country inspired 3-bedroom 1.5-bath vacation home with a fantastic patio, and is an experience in and of itself, meticulously crafted to be a unique storybook experience.

First impressions say a lot. On the check-in tour, there have been several children who have blurted things like "can we just live here?" Final thoughts say even more. Adults typically have held off until they depart to say things like "Everything was fantastic, it really was our home away from home".

On just about every wall and in each cubby, there seems to exist an unspoken invitation to enjoy one another's company. Something compelling to see, discuss, or do, the longer a guest stays, the more they tend to discover. Chances are high that families and friends of all ages will find it hard to avoid spending quality time, even teens! One grandmother excitedly confided "Because of the XXXX, my 15 year-old grandson and I actually talked, about real things!" (You'll see when you arrive, part of the fun is discovery...)

WHAT'S THE BUILDING STRUCTURE LIKE?
Flor de Chateau Jolie claims the entire ground floor portion of a triplex and therefore is a lot like living in a 1-story house (windows on every N/S/E/W facing wall, front door, back door, patio...) except with others on the floor above. (shared ceiling but no shared walls)

AIR CONDITIONING?
Do not assume just because you are near the beach, you do not need air conditioning! Trust me, you definitely do. And yes, Flor de Chateau Jolie has great air conditioning.

WHERE WILL EVERYONE SLEEP?
Sleeping accommodations for 10 max are as follows: Each of the 3 bedrooms is nicely spaced apart offering privacy, the two larger ones being at complete opposite ends and the third being mid-way through.

The Bedroom Suite (queen canopy bed) is the furthest back and is very large at18-feet across, offering a comfy nicely lit armchair recliner sitting/reading/TV area. This room has a back door which exits directly onto the fully furnished and well-lit patio, which is shared among the other 2 units in the building.

The Blue & Yellow Room (queen bed) is mid-way through and is the closest to both of the bathrooms. This can be a plus for those who may need to use the facilities during the night.

The Bunk Room (twin top bunk + full bed + twin trundle) is located at the front of the home and plain and simply said is a kid-magnet! From babies to teens, each immediately gravitates and lays claim to this room. Although plenty of adults have opted to stay in it, it is plainly evident that from floor to ceiling this space was designed from the start for a kid to have a great time, without any sacrifices being made in consideration of what an adult might want.

And finally, the living room contains a pull-out sofa bed (full bed). This is the only non-private sleeping space.

CAN ALL OF US EAT TOGETHER?
The dining room comfortably accommodates 6 or 7 and the living room another 6 or 7. The patio has comfortable seating for 14 plus a large hammock. For larger groups of guests over 6, the patio is the ideal place to enjoy a meal all together and in fact the propane firepit and/or grill has attracted all size groups of guests who have opted to dine on the patio.

WHAT ABOUT THE LOCATION?
The location is very well situated in good proximity to not only the beach but to two freeway onramps, thus extremely close to the airport (bedside ear plugs & sleep sound machines are provided for light sleepers) as well as all the major attractions people come to SD for. The beach is only a few minutes drive away. We have an extra special amenity of being able to enjoy walking and exploring the bird wetland reserve across the street. To top it off, during a few months of the year SeaWorld has fireworks several nights a week, right over the housetops to our north. Guests come to SD to be near the ocean and often comment how much they liked this location for its quick access to not only the beach, but the rest of SD as well.

DO I GET OFF-STREET PARKING?
A 2-car tandem parking space is provided. The front parking lot is not our most desirable amenity! It gets the job done but is not spacious. You may opt to ask your passengers to exit the car before pulling in. If this is off-putting, a third off-street parking spot may be available upon request, a tad less convenient but easier to navigate. As well, there is often but not always street parking available. All parking is free.

CAN I DO LAUNDRY?
A coin-op laundry room is just outside your front door.

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MAKING SPECIAL MEMORIES
Extensive "Totally Cool & Mostly FREE Things to Do" list, hammock lounging, after dinner wine or hot cocoa by the firepit, roasting marshmallows, making s'mores, pie-time, backyard BBQing, family board games, spirited 18+ board games, cards, books, shed FULL of patio/beach/park equipment/games, sports equipment, boogie-boarding, art & craft fun time, family cork project, SeaWorld fireworks (seasonal), family movie nights, picnic on the patio/beach/park, plug & play competitions, home-cooking, morning coffee wetland walk, family puzzle building projects, and of course an opportunity to read/sign the Guest Sign-in book are all ideas!

DEVIL'S IN THE DETAILS – AM I GOING TO END UP FEELING LIKE A VIP OR A GROUPON HOLDER...?
Everything has been designed to delight our guests. From our crisp white 1,800 thread count buttery soft linens to our bedside furniture (which all have had both USB and electrical outlets embedded in them), it is our intention that guests feel as if they are being catered to at every turn.

Special considerations were made to ensure at least two lighting options are accessible from each bed. All windows have horizontal blinds to block unwanted morning light. Each bedroom has dedicated heaters and fans.

The main bathroom has a wall mounted extendable light-up make up mirror at 6X magnification, and there is a face-shaving mirror mounted inside the shower. There is a blow dryer and a curling iron as well as turbans (for wet hair). There are various hair and body products including shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. There are various “take-one” personal toiletry/forgotten items.

The kitchen and dining areas are not large but make good use of the space and include a Keurig dual coffee machine (both k-cup and carafe options), dishwasher, gas range, large microwave, 8-slice toaster oven/air fryer, blender, full size oven, full size fridge/freezer, full sets of cooking/serving dishes/utensils, family-sized crock pot and XL pots/cookware.

The kitchen is pre-stocked with a variety of coffee/cocoa/teas/sweeteners/creamers, spices, cooking oils and condiments. There is a 30-cup PUR water filter in the fridge. There is a set of plastic cups to take out back. There are resealable baggies, saran and foil options. There is an honor-payment snack & beverage cabinet which also makes available convenience items such as postage stamps and rolls of quarters for the clothing washer/dryer.

The living room has a 50" wall-mounted ROCU streaming TV and a custom-made guest hook-up station, where guests will find chargers available to them to charge their phones and speed laptops up to and potentially beyond 500 mbps.

WHAT ARE SOME OTHER THINGS I MIGHT NEED TO KNOW?
• Small item toys/décor may not be suitable for children under 5 years of age. Please send the host your questions prior to booking if this is of concern for your family. This space was designed for families with children/teens/pre-teens! We've made efforts to secure low breakables, undesirable content cabinets have easily activated child locks, and electrical wall outlets are tamper-proof. Rubber eating utensils/plates, various sippy cups, baby wellness, books, toys and a high chair are provided. Hard-to-pack baby items are available upon request and include: pack & play w/bassinet & changing table, stroller, portable shaded play yard, beach mesh tent, and more. THAT BEING SAID... please LOOK at the PHOTOS to understand that this is a fully-decorated home - very different than the way hotels are staged.
• Internet connection speed is limited by the capabilities of that particular device’s configuration as well as local bandwidth congestion.
• San Diego’s International Airport is located right beside several communities including ours. Newcomers will notice the noise from the overhead planes and more so on the patio. If you think this will bother you or if you have experience as a light sleeper, then please be willing to try out the supplied ear plugs/white noise/nature machines, which should be more than adequate to have you sleeping very comfortably and soundly. However, PLEASE REFRAIN from booking if you think airplane noise will take away from you having a positive experience. We'd MUCH rather you book somewhere you are more certain to a 5-star experience.
• Please note, as do many vacation homes which offer accommodation options to include larger groups, there is a per person surcharge for groups larger than 6. Therefore it is necessary to search for your booking using the correct information to get the correct price quote prior to booking.
• Please DO NOT book a reservation if you are less than FULLY committed to respecting, and ensuring all House Rules as follows: No pets. No parties/unregistered guest gatherings/social get-togethers on or about the property without prior authorization from the host. No unregistered overnight guests. Be fully committed to being an EXCELLENT neighbor (friendly/quiet/respectful). No parking in anyone else’s parking space. If you break or stain it, admit it ASAP. WE RELY ON EXTERIOR CAMERAS to monitor noise/unregistered guests/parking issues/unauthorized pets. We have invested in your experience, please help us... help you... enjoy it!